A couple of questions

Why do I salivate so much with whitening strips?

You're experiencing a natural reaction between your saliva and the whitening agent on our Whitestrips. Saliva increases whenever you place an object of any kind in your mouth. As saliva increases, it also reacts with the whitening agent and together they make foam.

Why does teeth whitening make me salivate?

This is due to rapid contamination of the whitening gel by saliva. Both saliva and sulcular fluid contain an abundance of the anti-oxidant enzyme peroxidase. When filling a set of upper and lower whitening trays with whitening gel, approximately 6.5mg of peroxide is placed in the trays.

How do I stop my teeth from drooling when whitening?

The most important feature is to ensure a whitening tray is well-fitted with a good seal. If the seal is poor, saliva will leak into the tray when you are wearing it and wash the bleach away resulting in a poor outcome. Once the trays are made, they are tried in your mouth by your dentist or possibly even hygienist.

Does saliva ruin whitening strips?

Salivary glands in your mouth help produce a natural biofilm barrier that covers ones teeth and gums. … They also tend to not do a very good job of whitening between teeth as compared to a professionally made tooth whitening tray.

What happens if you swallow whitening gel?

Accidental swallowing of the teeth whitening gel can cause headaches and nausea. The discomfort that you can feel from sensitivity from the procedure may also cause a headache. Generally, teeth whitening does not cause headaches and is a virtually painless procedure.

Can I swallow saliva during teeth whitening?

Can I swallow saliva during teeth whitening? Yes, the teeth whitening gel is safe. The by-products when peroxide is broken down is largely oxygen (the byproduct that allows for the whitening process) and water.

Should I brush my teeth after whitening strips?

We recommend that with any form of whitening that teeth are brushed beforehand. This is to ensure that any plaque (this sticky surface layer on your teeth) is removed and that any whitening agent present in the strips or gel gets the closest contact with the teeth.

Is it okay to swallow spit with Crest White Strips?

What happens if I swallow the strip or some of the gel from the strip? No adverse effects will result from ingesting the peroxide gel. It will simply pass through your system without causing any damage.